Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 64681 in Sumner, MO. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Sumner has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 1975.
Sumner has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2002.
Sumner has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Sumner has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2000.
Sumner has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumner was EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64681 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumner, MO, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Sumner (ZIP 64681) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Sumner has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64681 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Sumner, MO area (ZIP 64681). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →